IT Business Solutions Lead

Are you interested in project management and have a passion to lead? Modern Woodmen of America is seeking a talented individual to spearhead our ROOT project, representing the future of our Policy Administration System. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. You will coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors, develop detailed project plans, and ensure technical feasibility. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders and teams to align project goals with Modern Woodmen's vision.

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with assets over $18 billion. Fraternals are unique membership organizations with peculiar names that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Builds, nurtures and maintains relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Engage with stakeholder, including technology vendors, consultants and end user department to stay informed and build a project culture of collaboration.
• Drive cultural change necessary for technical project adoption, including training programs and communication strategies to foster collaboration.
• Plan and develop a detailed technical project scope, including objectives, deliverables and timeframes.
• Manage technical project risks and issues, implement mitigation measures when necessary.
• Develop and manage detailed technical project schedules and work plans.
• Measure technical project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate issues to management as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive technical project documentation, included project plans, communication plans, budget and risk logs.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of IT projects.
• Ensure linkage between strategy and operational activities.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• 4 years related experience.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle, system integrations and business and architectural principals.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide implementations preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.
• Ability to drive change and foster a collaborative environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

What we offer:

• Pay: The annual salary for this position is $80,000.00 - $96,000.00. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time, office focused position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday- Friday, with flexible start time between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Office focused positions work on-site due to the nature of the work and have limited remote days.
•  Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability to our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
•  Professional growth: Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It’s home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Exceptional benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include:
  • Company-paid retirement plan
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee Impact Bonus
  • Medical, dental and prescription drug insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premium and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
  • Group term life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.